Three major Russian passenger and cargo carriers have contracted Lufthansa Technik AG for comprehensive and long-term support. Aeroflot – Russian Airlines has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with Airframe Related Components (ARC®) services for its A320 family aircraft. Ural Airlines has contracted Lufthansa Technik to provide Total Component Support (TCS®) for its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has selected Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Company, also known as STAECO, as an Authorized Conversion Center. “As we gear up production for the B737-800SF program, we needed to expand our conversion line capacity,” said Robert T. Convey, AEI Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing. “STAECO is perfectly situated to serve the broader
Comlux Completion is raising the bar in maintenance services on large VIP aircraft such as ACJ and BBJ. During the 2018 year, Comlux maintained a steady stream of recurrent maintenance clients but also gained 4 new operators including 3 BBJs based in the US and 1 BBJ2 based in the Middle East. In parallel with
Guests flying on Alaska Airlines will experience a comfortable and modern new cabin, as the West Coast airline shifts into high gear retrofitting its Airbus fleet. The upgraded cabin is the result of two years of customer research and combines the best features of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, along with many thoughtful enhancements to
StandardAero has been selected by PassionAir, a Ghana-based airline, to provide a tailored package of engine services for its fleet of Q400 regional turboprop aircraft. Under the multi-year contract, StandardAero will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for PassionAir’s Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW150A turboprop engines from its Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) in
For almost five years, 35 partners conducted extensive research work under the EU’s ENOVAL (ENgine mOdule VALidators) technology programme. The result of the concerted efforts is now available: With the newly developed technologies for turbofan engines, it will be possible to significantly cut emissions of carbon dioxide and of noise. “We’ve fully achieved the objectives
Magnetic MRO continues to expand its wide range of services by adding Shining 3D FreeScan X7, a handheld 3D scanner to its selection of tools. The laser was first used as a part of MAC Aero Interiors’s and TUI Group’s latest cooperation on lavatory refurbishments. FreeScan X7 is an ultra-portable handheld 3D laser scanner with
ASI Aero has taken delivery of one A319-133, MSN 2650 ACJ with DOM Jan/2006 (TSN: 4788 / CSN: 1390). The part-out began in Mumbai, India in support of ASI Aero’s used serviceable material business. The manifest from the aircraft part-out will be available in mid-March 2019. APU, Nose Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Complete QECs will be
At MRO Middle East, independent aerospace parts distributor Proponent and commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul company Joramco made an agreement for Proponent to support the supply of consumables and expendables for Joramco. Proponent will also be exploring other value added services such as kitting and consignment to further develop and expand support for Joramco.
EASA has issued Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to GKN Fokker Services for ADS-B Out modification for the Boeing 747-400 and 757-200 and 757-300 aircraft, including freighter versions. Each STC can be used to install all compliant transponder types in combination with every compliant GPS source offering, a unique and valuable solution to operators with mixed
